Strathmore 200 Series Sketch Pad 8.5x11
- Paper Weight: 22
- Paper Finish: Matte
- Sheet Count: 100
- Material Type: Paper
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable, general-purpose sketch pad for dry-media practice, better suited to students and casual sketchers than to finished painted work.
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ASIN: B0027A397CModel: P25-508Category: Sketchbooks & Notebooks
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Overview
A 100-sheet, 8.5 x 11 inch sketch pad from Strathmore's 200 Series, side wire bound with a chipboard backing, for practicing pencil, charcoal, pastel and other dry media.
The paper carries a light grain built to hold pigment from pencil and charcoal without tearing under repeated work. Strathmore markets it toward students and classroom use, and the wire binding with chipboard back is meant to survive being carried between class and location sketching.
- 8.5 x 11 inches, 100 sheets
- Side wire binding with chipboard backing
- Suited to graphite, charcoal and pastel
- Strathmore 200 Series
Who it's for
Suits students and beginners practicing figure drawing, character design or landscape sketching with pencil or charcoal. Not intended for wet media like ink washes or heavy paint.
Pros and cons
- Light grain texture grips pencil and charcoal well
- Chipboard backing supports drawing without a table
- Side wire binding withstands regular classroom or field use
- Not built for wet media like paint or ink wash
- Lightweight paper isn't meant for heavy layering
Performance notes
The lightweight paper has a light tooth to grip graphite and charcoal, and the sturdy wire binding with chipboard backing keeps the pad usable on a lap or outdoors without extra support.
Specifications
| Brand | Strathmore |
|---|---|
| Model | P25-508 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 22 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11 × 8.5 inches |
| Paper Dimensions | 8.5 × 11 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 8.875x11 Sketch 50 Lb 100 Sheet Pad |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 100 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Sketch |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sketching |
| Item Type Name | 200 Series |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use watercolor on the Strathmore 200 Series pad?
No, the paper is intended for dry media such as graphite, charcoal and pastel, not wet media.
How many sheets are in the pad?
100 sheets, sized 8.5 x 11 inches.
Is this pad good for classroom use?
Strathmore markets the 200 Series toward students, and the wire binding with chipboard back is built to handle being carried between class and location sketching.